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As an update on this I have managed to slowly add about a cup of water to the container without any incident at all. I’m letting it soak overnight and hope to have dissolved the solid lump after some time.

I have a bottle of powder butseems to have all crystallised and stuck in the container. I guess some moisture got in there. Any tips on getting it out? It would be easy if I could just add water but I know this is not the thing to do with acids.

Hey guys I have decided to make my own HT oven and whilst I feel I have most of the design sorted I am looking for some opinion on door setups please. There seem to be three main types - side hinged, drop down (bottom hinged) or guillotine style. Hinged versions would probably easier but there...

What was your setup for dressing your rubber contact wheel?

Thanks Ed I would like to make myself “just because”

Love it Ed - I’d like to have a go at one of these myself. Mine wouldn’t be in the same class but do you mind if I copy your design?

Ok guys , unit came up ok for DIY and hasn’t cost too much at all. I’m waiting on stencils from Bo Gospitch before I can try it out. 240v input and fuse at the back.

Ok guys I’ve built my own etching power source after the encouragement given here. I referenced both the Blue Lightning website and Chris Crawford’s site and have all assembled. My only hesitation is that both builds to my mind have the red socket as negative and black to positive which is...

Working on a frame lock

Thank you Jesse I’ve been using An abrasive wheel and thought a slitting saw may be better. Ed has advised probably not but I’m still interested and it sounds as though you’ve found a successful option. I’m not sure I’d be able to get these in Australia. Do you run yours fast or very slow? I’ve...

Thanks Ed - what speed do you run these at?

Thank you both Ed and Brett - great information and I will add this process to my current build!

Thanks Brett! so when do you install your locator pin as I asssume once it is press fit in you cannot remove it multiple times? You would need to have completed finish of inside liner. Also what size are you using? Looking at drill sizes it seems to me a #47 hole (.0785) and use a 2mm pin...

Cutting liner lock lock bar - I’m using an abrasive disc but thinking umm make a slitting saw arbor to fit a collet in the mini mill. What kind of slitting saw would be best for Ti?

Ed, I’m making a frame lock at the moment and was considering just that with respect to locator pins. Do they remain in the knife at completion just by friction fit? How many are required - I have my pivot and stop pins reamed and thought single locator pin at the rear would suffice? I also...

I enjoyed that too!

Thanks guys, I guess I’m going to go down the DIY route. I do have. DC only variable power supply already that I use for titanium anodising so I’m half way already. I’ll probably make an ac/dc etcher as per the Chris Crawford plans but trial and error to see if I use my lab dc power supply or...

Thanks for all your replies guys and yes I was keen to make my own but I have so many “projects” at the moment that they are each getting in the way of the next! I guess what I really wanted to know is if there was any consensus on suitable amperage that delivered beat results or should I not...

I’ve been through as many old threads as I can but I’m still a little confused on suitability of a power source for etching a makers mark. I have been entertains the idea of making my own but locally (Australia) I can buy a lab power supply with the following specs: Outputs AC output: Switch...

In Bob Terzuola’s book on liner locks he mentions using a 2 inch wheel to radius his blades lock face and 8.5 degrees. Hope this helps.